Downed high-voltage wire at busy intersection, Ridgefield Park NJ
Emergency responders attended to a downed high-voltage power line at the intersection of Main Street and Bergen Turnpike. The wire had previously caught fire but the fire was out upon arrival. The area was secured and utility crews notified to address the hazard.
Audio|Source: Little Ferry Fire Dispatch
02:40
Transcript:
00:00
We have to 3 Little Pair Police Fire Farmers and respond to 3-9 Bergen Turnpike.
00:05
It's going to be the intersection of Main and Bergen Turnpike for a down wire that was on fire, no longer on fire at this time.
00:30
We have been able to respond over to the corner of Main and Bergen Turnpike for a downed wire that was previously on fire, no longer on fire at this time.
00:41
CSENG has been notified in responding.
00:44
Again, corner of Main and Bergen for a downed wire that was previously on fire, no longer on fire at this time, possibly so active.
01:00
Three out the station's fine.
01:02
Mainenberg is driving on bike.
01:05
Formerly burning wire.
01:09
TG3O2.
01:11
Clary 3A.2.
01:15
Clare 3A2.
01:25
Highquarters 302.
01:26
Three-o-two.
01:29
Three-o-two.
01:30
The boys over there confirm that it is one of the high-voltage power lines.
01:36
P.S. has been notified there on route.
01:41
For issues.
01:44
3-0-2 will be on scene, establish the commands.
01:47
We have a wire down across the roadway at Bergen Turnpike and Main.
01:56
Trudson is on board.
02:04
Trudson service is 437, I'm on board.
02:20
Thank you. Command of seven, the wire's right in the intersection, so stop back where I am.
02:27
It's in your lane.
02:30
I receive.
02:32
You see it's hanging over the red light there.
02:38
Yeah, I got it.
02:39
Seven's on scene.
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Location mentioned:
Main St & Bergen Turnpike, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
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